“Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.”
― The Brothers Karamazov
― The Brothers Karamazov
“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”
― Meditations
― Meditations
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.”
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“Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn't calculate his happiness.”
― Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead
― Notes from Underground, White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead
Matt’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Matt’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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